American Revolution

Front

Who authored "Common Sense" and argued for independence from England?

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Thomas Paine

Front

Which Virginia delegate was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of colonial forces?

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George Washington

Front

Who argued that establishing a government and army for the colonies was necessary?

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John Adams

Front

Who advocated for French support of the Americans?

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Marquis de Lafayette

Front

What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?

Back

Pay a tax on key documents.

Front

What event involved colonists taunting and threatening British troops in Boston in 1770?

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Boston Massacre

Front

What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre?

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Several individuals were killed

Front

What did the Patriots support?

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Independence from Great Britain

Front

Where was the last major battle of the American Revolution fought?

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Yorktown

Front

What did the Treaty of Paris accomplish?

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It concluded the American Revolution.